Despite its questionably legal status, Balding Bay Beach is a very strong contender for the best nudist beach in Australia. It’s on Magnetic Island, off the coast of Townsville, and requires either a boat or about an hour’s walk to get to. Backpackers can stay in the nearby campground - and conversely, if you’re a non-nudist backpacker, be aware that this beach is likely to have naked people on it.
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A walking trail leads to Balding Bay Beach from Horseshoe Bay. It is a good walk and the beach is lovely. We didn't realise it was a nudist beach at first, but we soon worked that out!
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